Feb
22
Nov
11
Pattachitra (Silk Art)
Vegetable colors on silk. About Patachitra: Patachitra is an interesting form of art that the people of Orissa (eastern state of India) developed centuries ago. Patachitra or the icon paintings of Orissa occupy an important status among the many art forms centered around the temple of Puri. For the painted surface, the chitrakar community of […]
Oct
19
Nib On Velvet
Painting on velvet is one of the most unique forms of art. Using the brush on velvet is not new, but using a nib on velvet opens up a whole new door to using the medium of oil on velvet. I love the challenge of placing the right shade and amount of color to bring […]
Sep
27
Pencil Sketches
Pencil Sketches: If art is a form of communication, pencil sketches are the first words of the language. It is the oldest form of human expression, preceding that of written communication. Sketching is one of the major forms of expression within the visual arts.
Sep
19
Water Colors
I have always been in love with the amazing range of colors found in foliage and changing seasons in the midwest. I have tried to capture those colors through water colors as the medium on paper. I hope you enjoy these colors.